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Divide 72/12 with 60/15

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 4 0/15

72/12 ÷ 60/15 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/15: 15/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/12 ÷ 60/15 = 72/12 × 15/60
  3. = 72 × 15/12 × 60 = 1080/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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